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Pop Culture Moments That Defined 2018

Oprah Winfrey Receives the Cecil B. de Mille Award at the Golden Globes

The first black woman to receive the award, to her presented by Reese Witherspoon, Oprah accepted the honor with a powerful speech that alluded to her career, race and gender issues and the importance of the freedom of the press. "This year, we became the story," she told the women in the room. "The time is up! [...] I want all the girls watching here and now to know that a new day is on the horizon and, when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men fighting hard to make sure that they become the leaders who take us to the time when nobody ever has to say me too again!"

The #MeToo Movement Takes Over

With backup singers Cyndi Lauper, Andra Day and Camila Cabello in the background, Kesha sang her hit "Praying" to a teary-eyed audience during the 2018 Grammys. Fighting her own legal battle against producer Dr. Luke, whom she accused of sexual assault and harassment, the artist dedicated her performance to the #MeToo movement. The movement gained even more screen time throughout the year: during the Oscars, Ashley Judd, Annabella Sciorra and Salma Hayek, all Harvey Weinstein accusers, appeared together on stage; in July, Olympic gymnast Alexandra Raisman joined dozens of other survivors of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the 2018 ESPYS.

Obama Portraits are Unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle handpicked the two African American artists (the first ever black artists to be tasked with the job) to be commissioned with their presidential portraits. The President chose Kehinde Wiley—known for his large-scale depictions of African Americans—and the First Lady opted for Amy Sherald. Fun fact: the first presidential portrait to be commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery was George H.W. Bush's and the gallery is now home to the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House.

Winning her second Oscar ever (she won her first for her role on 1997’s Fargo), McDormand took the stage and asked all female nominees in every category to stand up to massive applause. She went on to bring up the inclusion rider, a contract provision that calls for diversity in casting and production staff.

The Roseanne Revival Premieres on ABC and Then Gets Dropped

Back in March, the ‘90s sitcom Roseanne, starring Roseanne Barr and John Goodman, was revived on ABC and scored massive audiences. The original cast returned and, following the success of the premiere episode, Roseanne was renewed for a second revival season, the eleventh in total for the show. After a mere two months on the air, the network decided to cancel following a seemingly racist tweet by Barr about former Obama administration official Valerie Jarrett. In June, ABC announced a spin-off of the show without Barr called The Conners.

Beyoncé Becomes the First African American Woman to Headline Coachella

After canceling her appearance at the California musical festival last year given her pregnancy, Beyoncé came back to headline the event in 2018 and wasn't shy about acknowledging the importance of the moment, which the Internet quickly dubbed "Beychella." Her former Destiny's Child bandmates, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, joined her on stage.

British Prince Harry Weds Meghan Markle and More Royal News

Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle tied the knot on May 19, 2018 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Still dominating the headlines, the now-pregnant Markle has been bestowed the title of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex while Harry is now referred to as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex.

In other royal-related happenings: Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine gave birth to their second son, Prince Louis, in April.

Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain Commit Suicide

On June 5, fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, was found dead in an apparent suicide by hanging in her apartment in Manhattan. A mere three days later, on June 8, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in France from an apparent suicide at the age of 61. Both deaths rocked the nation and spurred conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.

Melania Trump Wears a Jacket That Says "I Really Don't Care, Do U?" on Her Way to Visiting Migrant Children at the Texas-Mexico Border

Igniting conversations in both political and fashion circles, the First Lady wore the $39 Zara jacket to much controversy while getting on board Air Force One, changing upon landing in McAllen, Texas. Of course, the episode spurred fashion retailers to create similar jackets: Clothing brand Wildfang, for example, released its own version of the garment, albeit with a slightly different message on it: "I Really Do Care, Don't U?"

Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande Get Engaged and Disengaged

After just a few weeks of dating, SNL performer Pete Davidson and pop star Ariana Grande announced their engagement in June to much surprise. After publicly discussing their courtship and relationship, the couple astounded fans once more by calling off their engagement in October. Davidson made headlines again in December when taking to Instagram with an unsettling post that prompted the New York Police Department to visit NBC headquarters for a "wellness check" on the comedian, who was on premise working at SNL.

Aretha Franklin Dies

The Queen of Soul passed away at the age of 76 in her home in Detroit back in August. The official cause of death was advanced pancreatic cancer. Among the many celebrities that paid tribute to Franklin were Sir Paul McCartney, who wrote: "Let's all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years." Former President Barack Obama also tweeted his condolences, writing "Aretha helped define the American experience. In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect."

Drake's "In My Feelings" Kicks Off a Dance Challenge

After the release of Drake's "In My Feelings," comedian Shoker posted his own homemade version of the music video and tagged it #InMyFeelings and #DoTheShiggy. What followed was a celebrity-driven dance craze with stars like Will Smith, Sterling K. Brown, Ciara and Odell Beckham Jr. taking on the challenge on social media.

Cardi B Throws a Shoe at Nicki Minaj

During the Harper's Bazaar Icons party at the Plaza during New York Fashion Week, Cardi B and Nikki Minaj got into a physical altercation that ended with Cardi B throwing her shoe at Minaj. Cardi B was eventually escorted out of the party by security but, as is the case with just about anything that happened in 2018, several videos that captured the moment were posted online and quickly went viral.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Visit the White House

In separate, much talked about (and photographed) occasions, Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West visited President Trump at the White House. In May, the reality TV star dropped in to chat about prison reform and ask clemency for Alice Marie Johnson, a 63-year-old serving a life sentence on drug charges. Johnson's sentence was commuted by the President shortly after the meeting. Then, in September, Kardashian West returned to the White House in the hopes of reversing another nonviolent drug offender’s sentence. In October, the President welcomed West for a lunch meeting in the Oval Office. Daughter Ivanka Trump, son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner and Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown also joined.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Star in Oscar-Worthy A Star is Born

The much-anticipated fourth remake of A Star is Born was released to critical acclaim in October, propelling Lady Gaga to Oscar-worthy chatter alongside co-star and director Bradley Cooper.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Get Married

After a weekend filled with rumors about a possible "secret" wedding at Miley Cyrus' home in Tennessee, the singer posted three black-and-white photos of her and long-time boyfriend Liam Hemsworth on Instagram on December 26, seemingly confirming the rumors. Donning an ivory dress and captioning one of the images "ten years later," the now-Hemsworths ended the year on a high note.

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